Paralegal/ Legal Manager - Corporate Transactions

Ashurst Perkins Coie; Hong Kong; Sur place; HKD 300 000 - 520 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ashurst Perkins Coie seeks a paralegal / Legal Manager to support our Corporate Transactions group in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai. You will work with partners, counsel and associates to ensure high-quality transactional support enabling lawyers to focus on clients’ needs.

The role requires drafting, due diligence, research, translations and coordination of signing and completion of transactions, with travel to due diligence trips and meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• University law degree with strong academic record.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication; Mandarin native.
• Willingness to travel frequently for due diligence trips and printer sessions.
• Demonstrated initiative, maturity and good judgment.
• Strong work ethic, ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• 1–2 years IPO or M&A exposure preferred.

Responsabilités

• Draft, review and proofread legal documents.
• Assist with due diligence exercises and due diligence questionnaires/reports.
• Attend on-site due diligence trips and meetings.
• Conduct legal research and company law analysis.
• Handle translations of legal documents.
• Assist with verification of disclosure documents.
• Assist with signing and completion of transactions.

Connaissances

Legal drafting

Due diligence

Legal translations

Legal research

English & Mandarin

Formation

Bachelor/Master of Law

Master of Law

Description du poste

At Ashurst Perkins Coie, we're helping shape the future economy. With a global team of more than 3,500 legal professionals across 52 offices, we partner with leading organisations to solve complex challenges across a diverse range of industries, with a distinct strength in technology, energy & infrastructure, and financial services. Our people work on market-leading matters that drive innovation, growth, and transformation around the world. For Ashurst Perkins Coie, innovation is our tradition.

Department / Role overview

We are currently looking for a paralegal / Legal Manager to join our Corporate Transactions group. The job holder will work closely with partners, counsel and associates in Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai to provide transactional support to ensure that our lawyers can focus on clients' needs and deliver quality and efficient service.

Main Responsibilities

• Draft, review and proofread documents.
• Assist with legal due diligence exercises and prepare legal due diligence questionnaires and reports.
• Attend on-site due diligence trips and meetings.
• Conduct legal and company research and analysis.
• Handle legal translations.
• Assist with verification of disclosure documents.
• Assist with the signing and completion of the transactions.

Risk and Control

Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with our regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Essential Skills And Experience

• A university law degree/ Master of Law with excellent academic achievements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and native Mandarin speaker;
• Willingness to travel frequently for due diligence trips and printer sessions;
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, maturity and common sense with good judgment;
• Good work ethic and ability to work to deadlines.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ideally with relevant 1-2 years' experience in IPO and M&A.

Background checks

In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, the Firm will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. When applicants accept a job offer, the Firm, alongside a specialist provider, will undertake professional verification and background checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations.